Sunday, September 30, 2012

Greece in the Late Roman Period



http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2012/09/greece-in-the-late-roman-period/

 

Greece in the Late Roman Period

 

By Maria Louise van Kleef

 

Master’s Thesis, University of Leiden, 2010

 



Abstract: This thesis is on Greece in Late Antiquity. There is much attention for Roman Greece, but mostly, this attention goes to the periods of the Late Republic and the Early Empire. The period of

Greece in the Late Roman Period



http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2012/09/greece-in-the-late-roman-period/

 

Greece in the Late Roman Period

 

By Maria Louise van Kleef

 

Master’s Thesis, University of Leiden, 2010

 



Abstract: This thesis is on Greece in Late Antiquity. There is much attention for Roman Greece, but mostly, this attention goes to the periods of the Late Republic and the Early Empire. The period of

(DOJ Watch): Univista "Bombshell" Report re: "Fast & Furious"




Attorney General Eric Holder


http://hotair.com/archives/2012/09/29/video-univisions-bombshell-report-on-fast-furious/


Video: Preview of Univision’s “bombshell” report on Fast & Furious

 

posted at 5:31 pm on September 29, 2012 by Ed Morrissey


The Obama administration clearly hoped that the Department of Justice’s Inspector General report on Operation Fast and Furious would be the last

(DOJ Watch): Univista "Bombshell" Report re: "Fast & Furious"




Attorney General Eric Holder


http://hotair.com/archives/2012/09/29/video-univisions-bombshell-report-on-fast-furious/


Video: Preview of Univision’s “bombshell” report on Fast & Furious

 

posted at 5:31 pm on September 29, 2012 by Ed Morrissey


The Obama administration clearly hoped that the Department of Justice’s Inspector General report on Operation Fast and Furious would be the last

30 Sep 12--Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™



Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™

Sunday, September 30, 2012 The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows President Obama attracting support from 48% of voters nationwide, while Mitt Romney earns the vote from 46%. Three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, and three percent (3%) are undecided. See daily tracking history.
Four years ago today

30 Sep 12--Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™



Daily Presidential Tracking Poll - Rasmussen Reports™

Sunday, September 30, 2012 The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows President Obama attracting support from 48% of voters nationwide, while Mitt Romney earns the vote from 46%. Three percent (3%) prefer some other candidate, and three percent (3%) are undecided. See daily tracking history.
Four years ago today

(Jihad Watch): Children Killed in Kenya Church Attack




http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2012/09/201293083628417301.html


Children killed in Kenya church attack




At least two children killed and two others wounded in Nairobi after suspected grenade attack on church.



 30 Sep 2012 15:06









 

Attack comes days after Kenyan troops launched an offensive on the southern Somali port of Kismayo [

(Jihad Watch): Children Killed in Kenya Church Attack




http://www.aljazeera.com/news/africa/2012/09/201293083628417301.html


Children killed in Kenya church attack




At least two children killed and two others wounded in Nairobi after suspected grenade attack on church.



 30 Sep 2012 15:06









 

Attack comes days after Kenyan troops launched an offensive on the southern Somali port of Kismayo [

P8 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P8 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P7 of 19 - The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P7 of 19 - The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P6 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P6 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P5 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P5 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P4 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P4 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


Abortion | Obama | Planned Parenthood


Abortion | Obama | Planned Parenthood


Barack Obama: Abortion Radical


Barack Obama: Abortion Radical


P3 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P3 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P2 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P2 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P1 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


P1 of 19- The Real Jeremiah Wright Up Close and Personal


Jeremiah Wright's outrageous sermons from ABC News


Jeremiah Wright's outrageous sermons from ABC News


Trinity UCC and Rev. Michael Pfleger's racist outburst


Trinity UCC and Rev. Michael Pfleger's racist outburst


Obama on Fox about Jeremiah Wright, Trinity UCC


Obama on Fox about Jeremiah Wright, Trinity UCC


Jeremiah Wright on Fox


Jeremiah Wright on Fox


Rev. Wright answering questions (3 of 3)



Reverend Jeremiah Wright smugly answering pre-screened written questions from the audience and press at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, in response to national criticism and formal distancing of presidential candidate Obama. The nation of Islam provided security. Aired on National Television: 4/28/08 9:47AM.

13. Former President Bill Clinton has been widely critical in this campaign

Rev. Wright answering questions (3 of 3)



Reverend Jeremiah Wright smugly answering pre-screened written questions from the audience and press at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, in response to national criticism and formal distancing of presidential candidate Obama. The nation of Islam provided security. Aired on National Television: 4/28/08 9:47AM.

13. Former President Bill Clinton has been widely critical in this campaign

Rev. Wright answering questions (2 of 3)



Reverend Jeremiah Wright smugly answering pre-screened written questions from the audience and press at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, in response to national criticism and formal distancing of presidential candidate Obama. Aired on National Television: 4/28/08 9:38AM.

6. In light of your wide quoted comments damning America, do you think you owe the American people an apology, if

Rev. Wright answering questions (2 of 3)



Reverend Jeremiah Wright smugly answering pre-screened written questions from the audience and press at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, in response to national criticism and formal distancing of presidential candidate Obama. Aired on National Television: 4/28/08 9:38AM.

6. In light of your wide quoted comments damning America, do you think you owe the American people an apology, if

Rev. "God Damn America" Wright answering questions (1 of 3)


Rev. "God Damn America" Wright answering questions (1 of 3)


Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Racist Rant: Allah and Yahweh Are the Same


Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Racist Rant: Allah and Yahweh Are the Same


Obama's Real History - The "Lost" Years




Obama's Real History; part 2. Details of the "lost years" of Obama. This is some of the best information yet on the college years Obama refuses to talk about. Obama and hiss press agents have done their best to cover it up and conceal records from this time. It is noteworthy that it is during these years that he probably worked closely with Khalid Al Mansour. He may also have had his

Obama's Real History - The "Lost" Years




Obama's Real History; part 2. Details of the "lost years" of Obama. This is some of the best information yet on the college years Obama refuses to talk about. Obama and hiss press agents have done their best to cover it up and conceal records from this time. It is noteworthy that it is during these years that he probably worked closely with Khalid Al Mansour. He may also have had his

Dreams From My Real Father: The Intimate Ann Dunham - Frank Marshall Dav...




Racy photos of Barack Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, have recently surfaced in vintage fetish and bondage magazines. The photos, taken at Frank Marshall Davis' house in Honolulu, appeared in Bizarre Life, Exotique, Secret Pleasures, and Battling Babes. They help illustrate the intimate relationship between Dunham and Davis. "My father was from Kenya, he grew up herding goats," Barack Obama told

Dreams From My Real Father: The Intimate Ann Dunham - Frank Marshall Dav...




Racy photos of Barack Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, have recently surfaced in vintage fetish and bondage magazines. The photos, taken at Frank Marshall Davis' house in Honolulu, appeared in Bizarre Life, Exotique, Secret Pleasures, and Battling Babes. They help illustrate the intimate relationship between Dunham and Davis. "My father was from Kenya, he grew up herding goats," Barack Obama told

Dreams from My Real Father: A Story of Reds and Deception






Dreams from My Real Father

A Story of Reds and Deception
At age 18, Barack Obama admittedly arrived at Occidental College a committed revolutionary Marxist. What was the source of Obama's foundation in Marxism? Throughout his 2008 Presidential campaign and term in office, questions have been raised regarding Barack Obama's family background, economic philosophy, and fundamental political

Dreams from My Real Father: A Story of Reds and Deception






Dreams from My Real Father

A Story of Reds and Deception
At age 18, Barack Obama admittedly arrived at Occidental College a committed revolutionary Marxist. What was the source of Obama's foundation in Marxism? Throughout his 2008 Presidential campaign and term in office, questions have been raised regarding Barack Obama's family background, economic philosophy, and fundamental political

Profile of 104th Archbishop of Canterbury: Dr Rowan Williams



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13709883

Profile: Dr Rowan Williams



Dr Williams will be Master of
Magdalene College, Cambridge, from January





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Profile of 104th Archbishop of Canterbury: Dr Rowan Williams



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13709883

Profile: Dr Rowan Williams



Dr Williams will be Master of
Magdalene College, Cambridge, from January





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Dr Rowan Williams: Poll finds 53% consider him 'good leader'



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19714049

Dr Rowan Williams: Poll finds 53% consider him 'good
leader'

 
By Alex
Strangwayes-Booth BBC News


Dr Williams has held the post
of Archbishop of Canterbury for 10 years





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to choose new Archbishop


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Dr Rowan Williams


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Dr Rowan Williams: Poll finds 53% consider him 'good leader'



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-19714049

Dr Rowan Williams: Poll finds 53% consider him 'good
leader'

 
By Alex
Strangwayes-Booth BBC News


Dr Williams has held the post
of Archbishop of Canterbury for 10 years





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Church
to choose new Archbishop


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Dr Rowan Williams


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(BBC) Candidates for 105th Archbishop of Canterbury





http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19712347

Archbishop of Canterbury: Runners and riders


Who will succeed Rowan Williams as Archbishop of
Canterbury? The Crown Nominations Commission is meeting to decide who will take
his place, and at the end of its deliberations the 19-strong committee - which
includes bishops, priests and lay people - will give the prime minister the name
of its preferred

(BBC) Candidates for 105th Archbishop of Canterbury





http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19712347

Archbishop of Canterbury: Runners and riders


Who will succeed Rowan Williams as Archbishop of
Canterbury? The Crown Nominations Commission is meeting to decide who will take
his place, and at the end of its deliberations the 19-strong committee - which
includes bishops, priests and lay people - will give the prime minister the name
of its preferred

New Archbishop of Canterbury (105th) decision 'may take months'



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19778030

New Archbishop of Canterbury decision 'may take
months'













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The BBC's Robert Pigott looks at who is in contention to
replace Dr Rowan Williams













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The BBC's Robert Pigott looks at who is in contention to
replace Dr Rowan Williams







Ann Scheidler and Dr. John Bruchalski.

Washington D.C., Sep 29, 2012 / 05:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At a recent

Former abortion clinic workers detail conversion stories





Former abortion clinic workers detail conversion stories :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)


Former abortion clinic workers detail conversion stories

 

By Michelle Bauman









Ann Scheidler and Dr. John Bruchalski.

Washington D.C., Sep 29, 2012 / 05:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- At a recent

Most Arrogant Man in the World: Obamaville



See more at http://dontbeadonkey.com/. Something new from RightChange.com. New video parody of the Dos Equis spot "The Most Interesting Man in the World," "The Most Arrogant Man in the World illustrates how Obama believes he can just essentially push his agenda regardless of the congress which has made many believe he has an arrogant leadership style. This video takes a look at him accepting

Most Arrogant Man in the World: Obamaville



See more at http://dontbeadonkey.com/. Something new from RightChange.com. New video parody of the Dos Equis spot "The Most Interesting Man in the World," "The Most Arrogant Man in the World illustrates how Obama believes he can just essentially push his agenda regardless of the congress which has made many believe he has an arrogant leadership style. This video takes a look at him accepting

"You Didn't Build That" - Obamaville



President Obama says his "You Didn't Build That" comment was taken out of context. Here is Obama in his own words explaining that to people who are just trying to run their business without the government interfering.

"You Didn't Build That" - Obamaville



President Obama says his "You Didn't Build That" comment was taken out of context. Here is Obama in his own words explaining that to people who are just trying to run their business without the government interfering.

"You Didn't Build That" - Obamaville



President Obama says his "You Didn't Build That" comment was taken out of context. Here is Obama in his own words explaining that to people who are just trying to run their business without the government interfering.

"You Didn't Build That" - Obamaville



President Obama says his "You Didn't Build That" comment was taken out of context. Here is Obama in his own words explaining that to people who are just trying to run their business without the government interfering.

Absolutely Uncertain: Obama, Israel & Iran


Absolutely Uncertain: Obama, Israel & Iran


Crown Him With Many Crowns: Westminster Abbey (Hillbillies Disallowed)



Thank God the great Prayer Book, English Bible, and Anglican liturgical worship continues.  Hillbillies, you're dismissed. Contemporary musicians, bye, bye.

Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne.
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

Crown Him the

Crown Him With Many Crowns: Westminster Abbey (Hillbillies Disallowed)



Thank God the great Prayer Book, English Bible, and Anglican liturgical worship continues.  Hillbillies, you're dismissed. Contemporary musicians, bye, bye.

Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne.
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee,
And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

Crown Him the

The Two Kingdoms Doctrine: What's The Fuss All About? Part One



http://www.reformation21.org/articles/the-two-kingdoms-doctrine-whats-the-fuss-all-about-part-one.php

The Two Kingdoms Doctrine: What's The Fuss All About? Part One

 

Article by Matthew Tuininga September 2012


Editors' Note: This essay is the first of three. The second will describe John Calvin's two kingdoms doctrine while the third will explain the two kingdoms doctrine as it is taught

The Two Kingdoms Doctrine: What's The Fuss All About? Part One



http://www.reformation21.org/articles/the-two-kingdoms-doctrine-whats-the-fuss-all-about-part-one.php

The Two Kingdoms Doctrine: What's The Fuss All About? Part One

 

Article by Matthew Tuininga September 2012


Editors' Note: This essay is the first of three. The second will describe John Calvin's two kingdoms doctrine while the third will explain the two kingdoms doctrine as it is taught

Catholic Bishop: Voting for Obama, Dems Could Place ‘Eternal Salvation of Your Own Soul in Serious Jeopardy’



You cannot support the national program of Genocide on Infants and support same-sex-sodomitic-marriage and still purport to claim the centuries-old title, Christian. If you do, you're self-deceived.  Time for Clergymen to clean-up some membership rosters, exercise discipline by official removal, and refusal of services.  It's time for more Roman bishops to speak as this one has;  this is said

Catholic Bishop: Voting for Obama, Dems Could Place ‘Eternal Salvation of Your Own Soul in Serious Jeopardy’



You cannot support the national program of Genocide on Infants and support same-sex-sodomitic-marriage and still purport to claim the centuries-old title, Christian. If you do, you're self-deceived.  Time for Clergymen to clean-up some membership rosters, exercise discipline by official removal, and refusal of services.  It's time for more Roman bishops to speak as this one has;  this is said

Bp. Jackson (Harvard Law Grad): Obama's Contempt for Religious Freedom



http://newsninja2012.com/bishop-e-w-jackson-sr-at-aim-conference-obamas-contempt-for-religious-freedom/

Bishop E.W. Jackson, Sr. at AIM Conference: Obama’s Contempt for Religious Freedom


 

September 29, 2012 Accuracy In Media

In remarks to the AIM conference, “ObamaNation: A

Bp. Jackson (Harvard Law Grad): Obama's Contempt for Religious Freedom



http://newsninja2012.com/bishop-e-w-jackson-sr-at-aim-conference-obamas-contempt-for-religious-freedom/

Bishop E.W. Jackson, Sr. at AIM Conference: Obama’s Contempt for Religious Freedom


 

September 29, 2012 Accuracy In Media

In remarks to the AIM conference, “ObamaNation: A

ABC Thomas Cranmer's Ambitious Legacy



http://www.historytoday.com/diarmaid-macculloch/cranmers-ambiguous-legacy

 

Cranmer's Ambiguous Legacy







By Diarmaid MacCulloch







Diarmaid MacCulloch reflects on the 'after-life' of Henry VIII's archbishop, burnt at the stake as a Protestant martyr under Mary.

 


Portrait of Cranmer after Henry VIII's death by an unknown artistArchbishop Thomas Cranmer died at the stake in 1556,

ABC Thomas Cranmer's Ambitious Legacy



http://www.historytoday.com/diarmaid-macculloch/cranmers-ambiguous-legacy

 

Cranmer's Ambiguous Legacy







By Diarmaid MacCulloch







Diarmaid MacCulloch reflects on the 'after-life' of Henry VIII's archbishop, burnt at the stake as a Protestant martyr under Mary.

 


Portrait of Cranmer after Henry VIII's death by an unknown artistArchbishop Thomas Cranmer died at the stake in 1556,

Friday, September 28, 2012

(Jihad Watch) Egypt Evangelical Church: Stoned and Bombed




Don't expect a nation under divine judgment, our's, guilty of and for our mass murders in the Genocidal War on Infants, to get it, especially the majority in the press.  Collectively, a process of derangement is underway.  Idiots in the press won't get it. There is and will be no coverage of the widening circle of stories in the Middle East.  We continue, as do others, the "Jihad Watch." Note:

(Jihad Watch) Egypt Evangelical Church: Stoned and Bombed




Don't expect a nation under divine judgment, our's, guilty of and for our mass murders in the Genocidal War on Infants, to get it, especially the majority in the press.  Collectively, a process of derangement is underway.  Idiots in the press won't get it. There is and will be no coverage of the widening circle of stories in the Middle East.  We continue, as do others, the "Jihad Watch." Note:

Westminster Abbey: Oh God Our Help in Ages Past


Westminster Abbey: Oh God Our Help in Ages Past


The Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey: A Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-coronation-theatre-westminster.html


The Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey: A Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II





Australian painter Ralph Heimans has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for an official portrait of Her Majesty the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty is portrayed standing in the

The Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey: A Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II


http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-coronation-theatre-westminster.html


The Coronation Theatre, Westminster Abbey: A Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II





Australian painter Ralph Heimans has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for an official portrait of Her Majesty the Queen in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. Her Majesty is portrayed standing in the

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Guide Me, O Thou, Great Redeemer




I remember operating with British Royal Marines.  We were in a 5-ton truck.  We were in the northern Israel mountains towards Syria.  The sun was setting.  We were tired...beat.  A wonderful Royal Marine began to sing this great hymn, a capella. He had a strong and manly voice.  Then others, myself included, joined him and we sang this grand hymn from our old and august tradition of Anglican

Guide Me, O Thou, Great Redeemer




I remember operating with British Royal Marines.  We were in a 5-ton truck.  We were in the northern Israel mountains towards Syria.  The sun was setting.  We were tired...beat.  A wonderful Royal Marine began to sing this great hymn, a capella. He had a strong and manly voice.  Then others, myself included, joined him and we sang this grand hymn from our old and august tradition of Anglican

St. Paul's Cathedral Choir: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven




Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.

Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress.
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness.


Fatherlike He tends and

St. Paul's Cathedral Choir: Praise My Soul the King of Heaven




Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;
To His feet thy tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King.

Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress.
Praise Him still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Glorious in His faithfulness.


Fatherlike He tends and

How Shall I Sing That Majesty - Hymn Tune Coefen





When we are doing everything

which life and time demand,

eternal truths may soon depart

replaced with sinking sand.

Dangerous times so test us, Lord,

when Christ we cannot see.

Steady our nerve, O living Word

and teach us just to be!

 

When we are fighting smiling foes

who twist your word and ways,

help us repent when our sin grows,

o'erwhelmed by stormy days:

hardening our

How Shall I Sing That Majesty - Hymn Tune Coefen





When we are doing everything

which life and time demand,

eternal truths may soon depart

replaced with sinking sand.

Dangerous times so test us, Lord,

when Christ we cannot see.

Steady our nerve, O living Word

and teach us just to be!

 

When we are fighting smiling foes

who twist your word and ways,

help us repent when our sin grows,

o'erwhelmed by stormy days:

hardening our

1954 Johnson Amendment: 1000 Pastors Challenge IRS on 1st Amendment





http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16578

More than 1,000 pastors plan to openly defy the IRS by telling their congregations on October 7 to vote for a particular presidential candidate, according to Fox News.The annual event, dubbed "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," has been organized by the conservative Christian group Alliance Defending Freedom. The pastors

1954 Johnson Amendment: 1000 Pastors Challenge IRS on 1st Amendment





http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16578

More than 1,000 pastors plan to openly defy the IRS by telling their congregations on October 7 to vote for a particular presidential candidate, according to Fox News.The annual event, dubbed "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," has been organized by the conservative Christian group Alliance Defending Freedom. The pastors

Bets & Bookies: Bp. Welby as Next Archbishop of Canterbury?



Virtue is posing four names for the next ABC.  Bp. Welby of Durham is perhaps the favoured one.  For those well-schooled in the classics, it won't matter much.  But, for the world-class drifters in Western Anglicanism...hint, hint, in leadership...the choice could be significant. What happens if an Elder or Presbyter (or deacon or laymen) is a few miles out front, in terms of theology, the next

Bets & Bookies: Bp. Welby as Next Archbishop of Canterbury?



Virtue is posing four names for the next ABC.  Bp. Welby of Durham is perhaps the favoured one.  For those well-schooled in the classics, it won't matter much.  But, for the world-class drifters in Western Anglicanism...hint, hint, in leadership...the choice could be significant. What happens if an Elder or Presbyter (or deacon or laymen) is a few miles out front, in terms of theology, the next

A Dream Deferred - NationalJournal.com

A Dream Deferred - NationalJournal.com
A Dream DeferredIf Americans’ faith in upward mobility falters, expect class resentments to grow. By Ronald Brownstein Updated: September 26, 2012 | 1:36 p.m.
September 26, 2012 | 12:23 p.m. AP Photo/Sheridan Press, Jordan Edgcomb Sheridan College graduates prepare for the start of the

A Dream Deferred - NationalJournal.com

A Dream Deferred - NationalJournal.com
A Dream DeferredIf Americans’ faith in upward mobility falters, expect class resentments to grow. By Ronald Brownstein Updated: September 26, 2012 | 1:36 p.m.
September 26, 2012 | 12:23 p.m. AP Photo/Sheridan Press, Jordan Edgcomb Sheridan College graduates prepare for the start of the

Bishop E.W. Jackson Message to Black Christians



A short message from Bishop E.W. Jackson to fellow black Christians about the evil being done by the Democrat party.  I don't get the sense that Bishop Jackson will be letting up anytime soon.  Press the battle, brother.  Give em' hell, I say. 

Bishop E.W. Jackson Message to Black Christians



A short message from Bishop E.W. Jackson to fellow black Christians about the evil being done by the Democrat party.  I don't get the sense that Bishop Jackson will be letting up anytime soon.  Press the battle, brother.  Give em' hell, I say. 

LIFE IN THE WOMB BEFORE BIRTH senses hearing and touch part 8


LIFE IN THE WOMB BEFORE BIRTH senses hearing and touch part 8


"Jonathan Edwards" by Ian Murray


"Jonathan Edwards" by Ian Murray


"Jonathan Edwards" by Dr J I Packer


"Jonathan Edwards" by Dr J I Packer


Dr. James Packer: Does Each Person Choose Their Own Destiny?


Dr. James Packer: Does Each Person Choose Their Own Destiny?


What is Hell? J.I. Packer


What is Hell? J.I. Packer


Dr. James I. Packer: Some of His Favourite Books


Dr. James I. Packer: Some of His Favourite Books


Why Baptize Infants? (A Reformed Perspective)







Dr. R. Scott Clark, Professor Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary in California, briefly answers the question, "Why baptize infants?"

Why Baptize Infants? (A Reformed Perspective)







Dr. R. Scott Clark, Professor Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary in California, briefly answers the question, "Why baptize infants?"

Vast Hordes are Un-Catechetized: Ya' Reap What Ya' Sow & It Shows




Dr. James Innes Packer



http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/march/14.26.html



 

The Lost Art Of
Catechesis


It's a tried and true way of teaching,
among other things, Christian doctrine.


J. I. Packer and Gary A. Parrett  


Historically, the church's ministry of
grounding new believers in the rudiments of Christianity has been known as catechesis—the
growing of God's people in the

Vast Hordes are Un-Catechetized: Ya' Reap What Ya' Sow & It Shows




Dr. James Innes Packer



http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/march/14.26.html



 

The Lost Art Of
Catechesis


It's a tried and true way of teaching,
among other things, Christian doctrine.


J. I. Packer and Gary A. Parrett  


Historically, the church's ministry of
grounding new believers in the rudiments of Christianity has been known as catechesis—the
growing of God's people in the

Shallow, Tepid, Diluted, Hillbilly Small Groups


Shallow Small Group say it all? “You’ll never hear us use the word ‘accountability’ unless you’re talking about someone who uses numbers.”



 

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Shallow, Tepid, Diluted, Hillbilly Small Groups


Shallow Small Group say it all? “You’ll never hear us use the word ‘accountability’ unless you’re talking about someone who uses numbers.”



 

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Anglicanism's Muddy & Turgid Streams: Dr. Gillis Harp on "3-Streamers"





Doctrine is not a current forte for Anglican leaders, muddlers, mixers, mashers and divided souls...confused as they are.  Like ancient Israel, "syncretism" and the ever-trendy "compromise" and "doctrinal cowardice" is more tasteful.  Dr. Gillis Harp, an historian, offers another plea for historical and theological clarity.   It will go without note, concern, or caution. 

http://

Anglicanism's Muddy & Turgid Streams: Dr. Gillis Harp on "3-Streamers"





Doctrine is not a current forte for Anglican leaders, muddlers, mixers, mashers and divided souls...confused as they are.  Like ancient Israel, "syncretism" and the ever-trendy "compromise" and "doctrinal cowardice" is more tasteful.  Dr. Gillis Harp, an historian, offers another plea for historical and theological clarity.   It will go without note, concern, or caution. 

http://

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Roman Cardinal: Catholics Should Renew Commitment to Stopping Abortion | LifeNews.com




Bishops: Catholics Should Renew Commitment to Stopping Abortion | LifeNews.com

In a new statement marking Respect Life Month, October 2012, the head of the pro-life outreach for the Catholic bishops says Catholics should “renew their personal commitment to defend all human life, especially the most vulnerable members of the human family.

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman

Roman Cardinal: Catholics Should Renew Commitment to Stopping Abortion | LifeNews.com




Bishops: Catholics Should Renew Commitment to Stopping Abortion | LifeNews.com

In a new statement marking Respect Life Month, October 2012, the head of the pro-life outreach for the Catholic bishops says Catholics should “renew their personal commitment to defend all human life, especially the most vulnerable members of the human family.

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman

Murderous Canadian Parliament Defeats Pro-Life Motion 312 on Abortion | LifeNews.com




Canadian Parliament Defeats Pro-Life Motion 312 on Abortion | LifeNews.com

The Canadian Parliament defeated Motion 312 on a 203-91 vote. The motion says Canada should re-examine when human life begins and has sparked a national debate about the issue of abortion.
Immediately after the vote, the Campaign Life Coalition, one of the major pro-life groups in Canada, said it was not deterred by

Murderous Canadian Parliament Defeats Pro-Life Motion 312 on Abortion | LifeNews.com




Canadian Parliament Defeats Pro-Life Motion 312 on Abortion | LifeNews.com

The Canadian Parliament defeated Motion 312 on a 203-91 vote. The motion says Canada should re-examine when human life begins and has sparked a national debate about the issue of abortion.
Immediately after the vote, the Campaign Life Coalition, one of the major pro-life groups in Canada, said it was not deterred by

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Good News: Canadian Anglicans Face Gloomy Financial Picture



http://anglicanink.com/article/gloomy-financial-future-facing-anglican-church-canada-0

Gloomy financial future facing the Anglican Church of Canada




Archbishop reports $900,000 shortfall for the first six months of 2012

 


Article | September 25, 2012 - 4:49pm | By George Conger
 

 









Article | September 25, 2012 - 4:49pm | By George Conger
 

 







 Delegates participate in the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla. Denver, Colo

Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform Delegates participate in the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla. Denver, Colo

U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’ | LifeSiteNews.com


U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’ | LifeSiteNews.com

U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’


by Johanna Dasteel


Tue Sep 25, 2012 16:45 EST



Tags: abortion, democratic party, gay marriage, john paprocki










U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’ | LifeSiteNews.com


U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’ | LifeSiteNews.com

U.S. bishop slams Dem platform for endorsing ‘intrinsic evils’


by Johanna Dasteel


Tue Sep 25, 2012 16:45 EST



Tags: abortion, democratic party, gay marriage, john paprocki










The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionist | LifeSiteNews.com

The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionist | LifeSiteNews.com
 The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionistby John Jalsevac



Last week a former abortionist, who admits to having committed around 1200 abortions, appeared before a U.S. House

The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionist | LifeSiteNews.com

The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionist | LifeSiteNews.com
 The most heartrending abortion testimony you’ll ever hear, from a former abortionistby John Jalsevac



Last week a former abortionist, who admits to having committed around 1200 abortions, appeared before a U.S. House

Apostasy, Episco-babble, Waffle-Speak & Muddlers: Exhibit A, Upper South Carolina Bishop




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16566

Posted by David Virtue on 2012/9/25 11:00:00 (50 reads) 
 


Upper South Carolina Bishop sets up task force to consider blessing same sex unions

Bishop Waldo is liberal, so are most of his priests, but the people of the state are conservative and voted against same-sex unionsNEWS ANALYSISBy David W. Virtue

Apostasy, Episco-babble, Waffle-Speak & Muddlers: Exhibit A, Upper South Carolina Bishop




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16566

Posted by David Virtue on 2012/9/25 11:00:00 (50 reads) 
 


Upper South Carolina Bishop sets up task force to consider blessing same sex unions

Bishop Waldo is liberal, so are most of his priests, but the people of the state are conservative and voted against same-sex unionsNEWS ANALYSISBy David W. Virtue

Dr. James I. Packer: Killing Sin Through Prayer



J. I. Packer - Killing Sin Through Prayer

J. I. Packer on Killing Sin Through Prayer from Desiring God on Vimeo.

Dr. James I. Packer: Killing Sin Through Prayer



J. I. Packer - Killing Sin Through Prayer

J. I. Packer on Killing Sin Through Prayer from Desiring God on Vimeo.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Republican poll analysis: Romney winning with middle-class families - Ed Goeas and Brian Nienaber - POLITICO.com

Republican poll analysis: Romney winning with middle-class families - Ed Goeas and Brian Nienaber - POLITICO.com

 Romney has won the strong support of middle-class families. | AP Photo
  By ED GOEAS and BRIAN NIENABER | 9/24/12 4:34 AM EDT \  In early August, with our Republican analysis of the

Republican poll analysis: Romney winning with middle-class families - Ed Goeas and Brian Nienaber - POLITICO.com

Republican poll analysis: Romney winning with middle-class families - Ed Goeas and Brian Nienaber - POLITICO.com

 Romney has won the strong support of middle-class families. | AP Photo
  By ED GOEAS and BRIAN NIENABER | 9/24/12 4:34 AM EDT \  In early August, with our Republican analysis of the

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate By Michelle Bauman 
 Women protest the Obama administration's

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate By Michelle Bauman 
 Women protest the Obama administration's

SGT Friday (Jack Webb, Dragnet) "Schools" Obama




Some fun here with SGT Joe Friday and sidekick, two detectives, from DRAGNET "schooling" Obama.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv4wEPe5XM

SGT Friday (Jack Webb, Dragnet) "Schools" Obama




Some fun here with SGT Joe Friday and sidekick, two detectives, from DRAGNET "schooling" Obama.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv4wEPe5XM

Online (1 Hr, 30 Mins): Dinesh D'Souza's "2016: Obama's America"




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mscvdioSb0w

It may not stay up long on youtube, but here is Dinesh D'Souza's much-touted "2016: Obama's America."  I've seen it twice in person at our local theatre.  This is it and it's online.  Recommend watching it and passing this along. 

Online (1 Hr, 30 Mins): Dinesh D'Souza's "2016: Obama's America"




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mscvdioSb0w

It may not stay up long on youtube, but here is Dinesh D'Souza's much-touted "2016: Obama's America."  I've seen it twice in person at our local theatre.  This is it and it's online.  Recommend watching it and passing this along. 

Pastors pledge to defy IRS, preach politics from pulpit ahead of election



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/23/pastors-pledge-to-defy-irs-preach-politics-from-pulpit-ahead-election/

Pastors pledge to defy IRS, preach politics from pulpit ahead of election

By Cristina Corbin

Published September 23, 2012

FoxNews.com








Pastor Jim Garlow from San Diego's evangelical Skyline Church, left, talks with openly gay church member Dean Hughes. (AP)




Some pastors

Pastors pledge to defy IRS, preach politics from pulpit ahead of election



http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/23/pastors-pledge-to-defy-irs-preach-politics-from-pulpit-ahead-election/

Pastors pledge to defy IRS, preach politics from pulpit ahead of election

By Cristina Corbin

Published September 23, 2012

FoxNews.com








Pastor Jim Garlow from San Diego's evangelical Skyline Church, left, talks with openly gay church member Dean Hughes. (AP)




Some pastors

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts” | Blog – American Freedom Law Center

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts” | Blog – American Freedom Law Center

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts”
Posted on September 11, 2012 by admin
A Kansas district court is the first to recognize the possible application of the American Laws for American Courts (ALAC) law in a case where a party

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts” | Blog – American Freedom Law Center

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts” | Blog – American Freedom Law Center

Kansas District Court First to Apply “American Laws for American Courts”
Posted on September 11, 2012 by admin
A Kansas district court is the first to recognize the possible application of the American Laws for American Courts (ALAC) law in a case where a party

Dem-Donkey James Carville; "80% of Democrats Don't Have a Clue as to Political Reality"



We agree.  A recent study indicated that 33% of Donkeys follow the news "a little" to "not at all," compared to 58% of the Elephants.  Not surprised.  27% of Americans have a beginner degree, the training wheels degree, the BA.  12% of blacks have a BA.  Easy to mislead misread, non-read, non-reading, and uneducated revivalist invokers, inhalers, exhalers, noise-makers, tub-thumpers and bucolic

Dem-Donkey James Carville; "80% of Democrats Don't Have a Clue as to Political Reality"



We agree.  A recent study indicated that 33% of Donkeys follow the news "a little" to "not at all," compared to 58% of the Elephants.  Not surprised.  27% of Americans have a beginner degree, the training wheels degree, the BA.  12% of blacks have a BA.  Easy to mislead misread, non-read, non-reading, and uneducated revivalist invokers, inhalers, exhalers, noise-makers, tub-thumpers and bucolic

(BBC) Jihad Watch: 1400 Dead at Hands of Nigerian Islamo-Facists



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19691781

Nigeria church bombed in Bauchi, Boko Haram
flashpoint







Continue
reading the main story



Nigeria under attack



Fuel on Jos fire


Boko Haram's shadowy leader


'My city of fear'


Who are Boko Haram?






A suicide bomber has attacked a
church in northern Nigeria , killing at least two people and

(BBC) Jihad Watch: 1400 Dead at Hands of Nigerian Islamo-Facists



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19691781

Nigeria church bombed in Bauchi, Boko Haram
flashpoint







Continue
reading the main story



Nigeria under attack



Fuel on Jos fire


Boko Haram's shadowy leader


'My city of fear'


Who are Boko Haram?






A suicide bomber has attacked a
church in northern Nigeria , killing at least two people and

Horatio Southgate: Moral Law in Islamic Missions



http://livingtext.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/4178/

The Moral Law in Islamic Missions

September 23, 2012 · by joelmartin · in Islam

Horatio Southgate writes:




 

The boast of Mohammedanism is the morality which it inculcates, and this boast is the weapon which can be most effectually used against it. A Mussulman not only listens with patience to the strongest delineations of

Horatio Southgate: Moral Law in Islamic Missions



http://livingtext.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/4178/

The Moral Law in Islamic Missions

September 23, 2012 · by joelmartin · in Islam

Horatio Southgate writes:




 

The boast of Mohammedanism is the morality which it inculcates, and this boast is the weapon which can be most effectually used against it. A Mussulman not only listens with patience to the strongest delineations of

Pope: Christians in Politics Defend Life, Family & Common Good


http://en.radiovaticana.va/articolo.asp?c=623570

Pope: Christians in politics
defend life, family, common good
(Vatican Radio) Pope
Benedict XVI today received the participants in the meeting of the Christian
Democrat international organization’s Executive Committee, which took place on
Friday in Rome. The Holy Father encouraged the committee members to continue in
their commitment to

Pope: Christians in Politics Defend Life, Family & Common Good


http://en.radiovaticana.va/articolo.asp?c=623570

Pope: Christians in politics
defend life, family, common good
(Vatican Radio) Pope
Benedict XVI today received the participants in the meeting of the Christian
Democrat international organization’s Executive Committee, which took place on
Friday in Rome. The Holy Father encouraged the committee members to continue in
their commitment to

Gallic Aristocracy & Roman Imperial Govt. in 5th Century AD


http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2012/09/the-gallic-aristocracy-and-the-roman-imperial-government-in-the-fifth-century-a-d/

The Gallic Aristocracy and the Roman Imperial government in the fifth century A.D.



Minor, Charles Paul
Master of Arts, Texas Tech University, December (1976)

Abstract

The fourth century proved to be almost as peaceful and prosperous for Gaul as the third century

Gallic Aristocracy & Roman Imperial Govt. in 5th Century AD


http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2012/09/the-gallic-aristocracy-and-the-roman-imperial-government-in-the-fifth-century-a-d/

The Gallic Aristocracy and the Roman Imperial government in the fifth century A.D.



Minor, Charles Paul
Master of Arts, Texas Tech University, December (1976)

Abstract

The fourth century proved to be almost as peaceful and prosperous for Gaul as the third century

Bp. Kwangu, Tanzania: Pentecostalist Charges by His Clerics


Bravo!  Get rid of American Hillbilly religion where'er it occurs. 

http://geoconger.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/creeping-pentecostalism-charges-laid-against-bishop-the-church-of-england-newspaper-september-23-2012-p/#comment-13092

Creeping Pentecostalism charges laid against bishop: The Church of England Newspaper,

September 23, 2012





Bishop Boniface Kwangu of Victoria Nyanza, Tanzania

Bp. Kwangu, Tanzania: Pentecostalist Charges by His Clerics


Bravo!  Get rid of American Hillbilly religion where'er it occurs. 

http://geoconger.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/creeping-pentecostalism-charges-laid-against-bishop-the-church-of-england-newspaper-september-23-2012-p/#comment-13092

Creeping Pentecostalism charges laid against bishop: The Church of England Newspaper,

September 23, 2012





Bishop Boniface Kwangu of Victoria Nyanza, Tanzania

Jihad Watch: Islamo-Facists Murdering Christians in Nigeria


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16552

Posted by David Virtue on 2012/9/22 17:40:00 (221 reads)
 


US CANA Bishop Reports Suffering and Killing of Christians in Nigeria McLean, VA (September 21, 2012) - The Rt. Rev. Julian M. Dobbs, Anglican Bishop in the Convocation of Anglicans in North America has recently returned from a visit to Nigeria where he reports

Jihad Watch: Islamo-Facists Murdering Christians in Nigeria


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16552

Posted by David Virtue on 2012/9/22 17:40:00 (221 reads)
 


US CANA Bishop Reports Suffering and Killing of Christians in Nigeria McLean, VA (September 21, 2012) - The Rt. Rev. Julian M. Dobbs, Anglican Bishop in the Convocation of Anglicans in North America has recently returned from a visit to Nigeria where he reports

ABC Williams and Bp. Nazir-Ali on Religion in Britain




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16553

Archbishop Williams and Bishop Nazir-Ali on the place of religion in British public lifePaul RichardsonChurch of England Newspaper September 21st, 2012 With both Archbishop Rowan Williams and Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali producing books on the place of religion in Britain the press were bound to focus on the differences

ABC Williams and Bp. Nazir-Ali on Religion in Britain




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16553

Archbishop Williams and Bishop Nazir-Ali on the place of religion in British public lifePaul RichardsonChurch of England Newspaper September 21st, 2012 With both Archbishop Rowan Williams and Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali producing books on the place of religion in Britain the press were bound to focus on the differences

23 Sept 1800: McGuffy's Reader




McGuffy, a Presbyterian Licensee, advocated learnedness to/for his readers using McGuffy's Reader.  Presbyterians have always been advocates of a learned ministry.  Anglicans have also advocated similarly.  It is unfortunate that PCA History misses this.  Together, The Book of Common Prayer and the Westminster Standards were symbols and instructors in reading, learning, faith, hope, strength

23 Sept 1800: McGuffy's Reader




McGuffy, a Presbyterian Licensee, advocated learnedness to/for his readers using McGuffy's Reader.  Presbyterians have always been advocates of a learned ministry.  Anglicans have also advocated similarly.  It is unfortunate that PCA History misses this.  Together, The Book of Common Prayer and the Westminster Standards were symbols and instructors in reading, learning, faith, hope, strength

Tetzel Anyone? German Roman Bishops Extract Tax by Threats



 




http://www.euronews.com/newswires/1665148-german-bishops-get-tough-on-catholics-who-opt-out-of-church-tax/






German bishops get tough on Catholics who opt out of church tax







 
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor

PARIS (Reuters)- Germany’s Roman Catholic bishops have decreed that people who opt out of a “church tax” should not be given sacraments and religious burials, getting

Tetzel Anyone? German Roman Bishops Extract Tax by Threats



 




http://www.euronews.com/newswires/1665148-german-bishops-get-tough-on-catholics-who-opt-out-of-church-tax/






German bishops get tough on Catholics who opt out of church tax







 
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor

PARIS (Reuters)- Germany’s Roman Catholic bishops have decreed that people who opt out of a “church tax” should not be given sacraments and religious burials, getting

Roman Catholic Church Extracts Tax on Pain of Damnation



http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2012/09/roman-catholic-church-extracts-tax-on.html

Sunday, September 23, 2012


Roman Catholic Church extracts tax on pain of damnation






According to the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Germany, any Roman Catholic – no matter how pious and devout – who refuses to pay the ‘Church tax’ is no longer a member of the

Roman Catholic Church Extracts Tax on Pain of Damnation



http://archbishop-cranmer.blogspot.com/2012/09/roman-catholic-church-extracts-tax-on.html

Sunday, September 23, 2012


Roman Catholic Church extracts tax on pain of damnation






According to the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in Germany, any Roman Catholic – no matter how pious and devout – who refuses to pay the ‘Church tax’ is no longer a member of the

Dr. Sinclair Ferguson: NPP at Bethel PCA






http://www.monergism.com/updates/on_the_new_perspective_mp3.php

On the New Perspective (MP3)

Sinclair Ferguson, this important lecture which critiques NPP was given at Bethel Church PCA in Dallas, TX. - HT: Nicholas T. Batzig

Dr. Sinclair Ferguson: NPP at Bethel PCA






http://www.monergism.com/updates/on_the_new_perspective_mp3.php

On the New Perspective (MP3)

Sinclair Ferguson, this important lecture which critiques NPP was given at Bethel Church PCA in Dallas, TX. - HT: Nicholas T. Batzig

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Debt solution must be bipartisan – USATODAY.com

Debt solution must be bipartisan – USATODAY.com

Debt solution must be bipartisan – USATODAY.com

Debt solution must be bipartisan – USATODAY.com

Prof. Louis Berkhof: 196-Pg. NT Intro






Prof. Louis Berkhof
Professor of Systematics, Calvin Seminary
A must-have-must-read is his
Systematic Theology, a must for
the discerning and those with good
taste and elevated sensibilities
Here, we have his 196-pg. NT Intro




http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/intront.html




Introduction
to the New Testament


Louis
Berkhof


Also
Available in Kindle .mobi and ePub formats





Prof. Louis Berkhof: 196-Pg. NT Intro






Prof. Louis Berkhof
Professor of Systematics, Calvin Seminary
A must-have-must-read is his
Systematic Theology, a must for
the discerning and those with good
taste and elevated sensibilities
Here, we have his 196-pg. NT Intro




http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/intront.html




Introduction
to the New Testament


Louis
Berkhof


Also
Available in Kindle .mobi and ePub formats





R. Scott Clark: Anglican Influence on Reformed Worship




An absolute must-read
for the discerning
and those with good
sense and taste


http://heidelblog.net/2012/09/the-growing-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-in-reformed-worship/

The Growing Influence of the Anglican Tradition in Reformed Worship

Jonathan W. Williams writes,

By “Anglican Tradition” I have in mind a number of elements that include but are not limited to

R. Scott Clark: Anglican Influence on Reformed Worship




An absolute must-read
for the discerning
and those with good
sense and taste


http://heidelblog.net/2012/09/the-growing-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-in-reformed-worship/

The Growing Influence of the Anglican Tradition in Reformed Worship

Jonathan W. Williams writes,

By “Anglican Tradition” I have in mind a number of elements that include but are not limited to

Caspar Wistar Hodge Jr.: Old Princeton






Caspar Wistar Hodge
(1831-1891)
Professor, Old Princeton
Son of Charles Hodge
Father of Caspar Wistar
Hodge, Jr., subject of article below


http://www.thisday.pcahistory.org/2012/09/september-22-caspar-wister-hodge/



The Last of An Amazing Family


Has there every
been an equal to one family name serving the same educational institution in
the history of American Christianity? We would be

Caspar Wistar Hodge Jr.: Old Princeton






Caspar Wistar Hodge
(1831-1891)
Professor, Old Princeton
Son of Charles Hodge
Father of Caspar Wistar
Hodge, Jr., subject of article below


http://www.thisday.pcahistory.org/2012/09/september-22-caspar-wister-hodge/



The Last of An Amazing Family


Has there every
been an equal to one family name serving the same educational institution in
the history of American Christianity? We would be

Archbishop of Canterbury: Horse-trading, Dark Horses, Bookies, & Bets




http://www.standfirminfaith.com/?/sf/page/29458



ABC Race Hots Up, a Little Punt, and a Question for Fulcrum
Andrew Brown over at the Guardian thinks he has a grasp on how it’s all looking,

Next Wednesday, four women and 15 men on the Crown Nominations Commission will gather for two days of prayer and horsetrading to replace Rowan Williams as archbishop of Canterbury. We know who they are,

Archbishop of Canterbury: Horse-trading, Dark Horses, Bookies, & Bets




http://www.standfirminfaith.com/?/sf/page/29458



ABC Race Hots Up, a Little Punt, and a Question for Fulcrum
Andrew Brown over at the Guardian thinks he has a grasp on how it’s all looking,

Next Wednesday, four women and 15 men on the Crown Nominations Commission will gather for two days of prayer and horsetrading to replace Rowan Williams as archbishop of Canterbury. We know who they are,

Dr. W.R. Godfrey: Waldo, Waldensians, & Moderns



http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/peter-waldo-and-the-waldensians/

Peter Waldo and the Waldensians

by W. Robert Godfrey

 



Waldensian Territory

By the twelfth century, the church in Western Europe was indeed powerful and impressive. In the emerging Gothic architecture, we can see something of the devotion of the people and the wealth of the bishops. In the developing scholastic

Dr. W.R. Godfrey: Waldo, Waldensians, & Moderns



http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/peter-waldo-and-the-waldensians/

Peter Waldo and the Waldensians

by W. Robert Godfrey

 



Waldensian Territory

By the twelfth century, the church in Western Europe was indeed powerful and impressive. In the emerging Gothic architecture, we can see something of the devotion of the people and the wealth of the bishops. In the developing scholastic

TEC Bp. Lawrence, Diocese of SC: Message to Clergy






Bishop Mark Lawrence,
TEC Bishop of Diocese of South
Carolina


http://www.kendallharmon.net/t19/index.php/t19/article/45083/

 

A Message
to the Clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina from Bishop Mark Lawrence

 

Posted
by Kendall Harmon

 

Dear
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We announced last month on August 20th that the Standing Committee and I were
in agreement on a course of

TEC Bp. Lawrence, Diocese of SC: Message to Clergy






Bishop Mark Lawrence,
TEC Bishop of Diocese of South
Carolina


http://www.kendallharmon.net/t19/index.php/t19/article/45083/

 

A Message
to the Clergy of the Diocese of South Carolina from Bishop Mark Lawrence

 

Posted
by Kendall Harmon

 

Dear
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We announced last month on August 20th that the Standing Committee and I were
in agreement on a course of

Al Mohler Whacks Joel Osteen Upside the Head




http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/09/21/joel-osteen-explains-stance-on-homosexuality/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=5575&utm_campaign=0





 


‘Staying
in His Lane’ — Joel Osteen’s Gospel of Affirmation Without Salvation


Friday, September 21,
2012




Joel Osteen was back on CNN this week,
appearing Thursday morning on “Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien.”

Al Mohler Whacks Joel Osteen Upside the Head




http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/09/21/joel-osteen-explains-stance-on-homosexuality/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=5575&utm_campaign=0





 


‘Staying
in His Lane’ — Joel Osteen’s Gospel of Affirmation Without Salvation


Friday, September 21,
2012




Joel Osteen was back on CNN this week,
appearing Thursday morning on “Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien.”

Friday, September 21, 2012

Church Society: Safeguarding C o E's Evangelical Identity


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16547

Church Society - Safeguarding the CofE's Evangelical Identityhttp://www.evangelicals.org/news.asp?id=1505Sept. 21, 2012There are times when all of us look in the mirror in the morning and ask questions like: "Who am I?" and "What do I want to be?"2012 has, so far, been such a year of soul searching for the Church of

Church Society: Safeguarding C o E's Evangelical Identity


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16547

Church Society - Safeguarding the CofE's Evangelical Identityhttp://www.evangelicals.org/news.asp?id=1505Sept. 21, 2012There are times when all of us look in the mirror in the morning and ask questions like: "Who am I?" and "What do I want to be?"2012 has, so far, been such a year of soul searching for the Church of

Anglican BCP Influencing Some Presbyterians?



http://theaquilareport.com/thoughts-concerning-the-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-on-contemporary-reformed-liturgical-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thoughts-concerning-the-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-on-contemporary-reformed-liturgical-practice

Thoughts Concerning the Influence of the Anglican Tradition on Contemporary Reformed Liturgical Practice

Is there

Anglican BCP Influencing Some Presbyterians?



http://theaquilareport.com/thoughts-concerning-the-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-on-contemporary-reformed-liturgical-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thoughts-concerning-the-influence-of-the-anglican-tradition-on-contemporary-reformed-liturgical-practice

Thoughts Concerning the Influence of the Anglican Tradition on Contemporary Reformed Liturgical Practice

Is there

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Hillsdale College: U.S. Constitution, A Reader






http://constitutionreader.com/

The U.S. Constitution: A Reader




Featuring 113 essential primary source documents, THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: A READER is taught as part of the core undergraduate course on the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College.

Divided into eleven sections with introductions by members of Hillsdale's Politics Department faculty, readings cover the American founding,

Hillsdale College: U.S. Constitution, A Reader






http://constitutionreader.com/

The U.S. Constitution: A Reader




Featuring 113 essential primary source documents, THE U.S. CONSTITUTION: A READER is taught as part of the core undergraduate course on the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College.

Divided into eleven sections with introductions by members of Hillsdale's Politics Department faculty, readings cover the American founding,

Monday, September 17, 2012

Shakespeare and the Book of Common Prayer


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-swift/shakespeare-and-the-book-of-common-prayer_b_1885211.html?utm_hp_ref=religion&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008


Shakespeare and the Book of Common Prayer

One of the last mysteries left in the study of Shakespeare's plays is the biggest of them all: How do they achieve their particular magic? What can explain their hold over us? One answer to this question

Shakespeare and the Book of Common Prayer


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-swift/shakespeare-and-the-book-of-common-prayer_b_1885211.html?utm_hp_ref=religion&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008


Shakespeare and the Book of Common Prayer

One of the last mysteries left in the study of Shakespeare's plays is the biggest of them all: How do they achieve their particular magic? What can explain their hold over us? One answer to this question

An Anglican Cleric--Actually, Really-- Believes in Predestination





 
Life has simple surprises.  Here's another Anglican clergyman who--yes, sit down and take a deep breath--actually believes in Article 17 and Predestination.  Most of them, in my experience, wouldn't know or care about it much like other Reformation themes.  Nor would the parishioners, thanks to the clerics.  This Anglican clergyman actually says this: 


"Arminianism is a serious

An Anglican Cleric--Actually, Really-- Believes in Predestination





 
Life has simple surprises.  Here's another Anglican clergyman who--yes, sit down and take a deep breath--actually believes in Article 17 and Predestination.  Most of them, in my experience, wouldn't know or care about it much like other Reformation themes.  Nor would the parishioners, thanks to the clerics.  This Anglican clergyman actually says this: 


"Arminianism is a serious

J.I. Packer: Evangeliual Preaching Too Light on God's Holiness



J. I. Packer - Evangelical Preaching Is Too Light on the Holiness of God



Evangelical Preaching Is Too Light on the Holiness of God from Desiring God on Vimeo.

J.I. Packer: Evangeliual Preaching Too Light on God's Holiness



J. I. Packer - Evangelical Preaching Is Too Light on the Holiness of God



Evangelical Preaching Is Too Light on the Holiness of God from Desiring God on Vimeo.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Horatio Spafford: "It is Not Well With My Soul"




 http://www.cprf.co.uk/articles/spafford.html




Horatio
Spafford: Not Well With His Soul


Rev.
Angus Stewart


Getting
Beyond Hagiography


If one searches for information
on the internet or in short books on hymn-writers about Horatio Gates Spafford
(1828-1888) and his very popular song "When peace, like a river, attendeth
my way," with its moving chorus "It is well with my soul" and

Horatio Spafford: "It is Not Well With My Soul"




 http://www.cprf.co.uk/articles/spafford.html




Horatio
Spafford: Not Well With His Soul


Rev.
Angus Stewart


Getting
Beyond Hagiography


If one searches for information
on the internet or in short books on hymn-writers about Horatio Gates Spafford
(1828-1888) and his very popular song "When peace, like a river, attendeth
my way," with its moving chorus "It is well with my soul" and

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion | LifeNews.com

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion | LifeNews.com

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com Editor
September 16, 2009Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) – In a new interview with the Washington Post, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion | LifeNews.com

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion | LifeNews.com

Kathleen Sebelius Won’t Comment on Abortion Funding, Receiving Communion by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com Editor
September 16, 2009Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) – In a new interview with the Washington Post, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Experts: Abortion Not Medically Necessary to Save the Life of a Mother | LifeNews.com

Experts: Abortion Not Medically Necessary to Save the Life of a Mother | LifeNews.com

Leading medical experts speaking at a major International Symposium on Excellence in Maternal Healthcare held in Dublin have concluded that “direct abortion is not medically necessary to save the life of a mother.”

Professor Eamon O’Dwyer, speaking for the Committee of the Symposium, said that the outcome of

Experts: Abortion Not Medically Necessary to Save the Life of a Mother | LifeNews.com

Experts: Abortion Not Medically Necessary to Save the Life of a Mother | LifeNews.com

Leading medical experts speaking at a major International Symposium on Excellence in Maternal Healthcare held in Dublin have concluded that “direct abortion is not medically necessary to save the life of a mother.”

Professor Eamon O’Dwyer, speaking for the Committee of the Symposium, said that the outcome of

What Concerns You About Modern-Day Protestant Christianity?




A rather tepid analysis.  Hastily written?  On the face of it, it is acceptable, but much more is needed.

http://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-concerns-you-about-modern-day-protestant-christianity/

What Concerns You About Modern-Day Protestant Christianity?


from Sinclair FergusonSep 15, 2012Category: Articles

 

I try not to focus my gaze

What Concerns You About Modern-Day Protestant Christianity?




A rather tepid analysis.  Hastily written?  On the face of it, it is acceptable, but much more is needed.

http://www.ligonier.org/blog/what-concerns-you-about-modern-day-protestant-christianity/

What Concerns You About Modern-Day Protestant Christianity?


from Sinclair FergusonSep 15, 2012Category: Articles

 

I try not to focus my gaze

Friday, September 14, 2012

State Department: Stop asking us about the Benghazi attack | The Cable

State Department: Stop asking us about the Benghazi attack | The Cable

State Department: Stop asking us about the Benghazi attack | The Cable

State Department: Stop asking us about the Benghazi attack | The Cable

House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against Faith | cnsnews.com

House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against Faith | cnsnews.com
House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against FaithBy Matt CoverSeptember 13, 2012Subscribe to Matt Cover's postsHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy and House

House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against Faith | cnsnews.com

House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against Faith | cnsnews.com
House Republicans Pass Funding for Planned Parenthood, Obamacare and Regulation Forcing Catholics to Act Against FaithBy Matt CoverSeptember 13, 2012Subscribe to Matt Cover's postsHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy and House

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Traditional Values Coalition: Statement Re: Assassination of Libyan Ambassador



http://traditionalvalues.org/content/Press%20Releases/35933/statement_regarding_assassination_of_libyan_ambassador_attacks_on_us_embassy_in_egypt

 

Statement Regarding Assassination of Libyan Ambassador







Washington D.C. (September 12, 2011) -- Traditional Values Coalition (TVC) president Andrea Lafferty issued the following statement in the wake of the assassination of Libya Ambassador

Traditional Values Coalition: Statement Re: Assassination of Libyan Ambassador



http://traditionalvalues.org/content/Press%20Releases/35933/statement_regarding_assassination_of_libyan_ambassador_attacks_on_us_embassy_in_egypt

 

Statement Regarding Assassination of Libyan Ambassador







Washington D.C. (September 12, 2011) -- Traditional Values Coalition (TVC) president Andrea Lafferty issued the following statement in the wake of the assassination of Libya Ambassador

Marine Corps Times: "Deadly embassy attacks were days in the making"



http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/mobile/news/2012/09/gannett-deadly-attacks-were-days-in-making-091212

Deadly embassy attacks were days in the making

By Sara Lynch and Oren Dorell - USA TodayPosted: Wednesday Sep 12, 2012 17:29:28 EDT


CAIRO — Days of planning and online promotion by hard-line Islamist leaders helped whip up the mobs that stormed the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and launched a

Marine Corps Times: "Deadly embassy attacks were days in the making"



http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/mobile/news/2012/09/gannett-deadly-attacks-were-days-in-making-091212

Deadly embassy attacks were days in the making

By Sara Lynch and Oren Dorell - USA TodayPosted: Wednesday Sep 12, 2012 17:29:28 EDT


CAIRO — Days of planning and online promotion by hard-line Islamist leaders helped whip up the mobs that stormed the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and launched a

The Heidelblog Returns to Blogosphere



http://pilgrimagetogeneva.com/2012/09/13/hes-back-the-heidelblog-returns-to-the-blogosphere/


The Heidelblog returns to the Blogosphere




He’s Back


Today, I woke up to the wonderful news that the Heidelblog has returned.

Though it wasn’t a complete surprise, on my recent trip to San Diego, I had lunch with Dr. Clark, he mentioned that there was a strong possibility that the Heidelblog

The Heidelblog Returns to Blogosphere



http://pilgrimagetogeneva.com/2012/09/13/hes-back-the-heidelblog-returns-to-the-blogosphere/


The Heidelblog returns to the Blogosphere




He’s Back


Today, I woke up to the wonderful news that the Heidelblog has returned.

Though it wasn’t a complete surprise, on my recent trip to San Diego, I had lunch with Dr. Clark, he mentioned that there was a strong possibility that the Heidelblog

Abortion & Pro-Murder Bigots: First Amendment & Nurses


http://aclj.org/pro-life/victory-nurses-allowed-to-stand-for-life?sf5961959=1







Victory: Nurses Allowed to Stand for Life

By: ACLJ.org Filed in: Pro Life
4:57 PMSep. 12, 2012




Imagine you are a nurse. Imagine you have undergone extensive education and training and have chosen to specialize in assisting laboring women to safely deliver their babies. Now imagine that you arrive at work

Abortion & Pro-Murder Bigots: First Amendment & Nurses


http://aclj.org/pro-life/victory-nurses-allowed-to-stand-for-life?sf5961959=1







Victory: Nurses Allowed to Stand for Life

By: ACLJ.org Filed in: Pro Life
4:57 PMSep. 12, 2012




Imagine you are a nurse. Imagine you have undergone extensive education and training and have chosen to specialize in assisting laboring women to safely deliver their babies. Now imagine that you arrive at work

Expert laments ‘toxic attitude’ that ‘anyone offending Islam must be punished’



http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=15571

Expert laments ‘toxic attitude’ that ‘anyone offending Islam must be punished’

CWN - September 13, 2012
Addressing a symposium on international religious freedom, a Georgetown University scholar and former US diplomat decried the “toxic attitude that anyone offending Islam must be punished.”    “Violent actions against

Expert laments ‘toxic attitude’ that ‘anyone offending Islam must be punished’



http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=15571

Expert laments ‘toxic attitude’ that ‘anyone offending Islam must be punished’

CWN - September 13, 2012
Addressing a symposium on international religious freedom, a Georgetown University scholar and former US diplomat decried the “toxic attitude that anyone offending Islam must be punished.”    “Violent actions against

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Inside the public relations disaster at the Cairo embassy | The Cable

Inside the public relations disaster at the Cairo embassy | The Cable

Inside the public relations disaster at the Cairo embassy | The Cable

Inside the public relations disaster at the Cairo embassy | The Cable

Schools warned of major ‘intimidation’ by ACLU



http://educationviews.org/schools-warned-of-major-intimidation-by-aclu/

Schools warned of major ‘intimidation’ by ACLU

Posted by or from a variety of publications on EducationViews.orgon September 12, 2012in Commentaries, Daily, Insights on Education|0 Comment




‘Constitution should be the only permission slips students need’

A warning from the American Civil

Schools warned of major ‘intimidation’ by ACLU



http://educationviews.org/schools-warned-of-major-intimidation-by-aclu/

Schools warned of major ‘intimidation’ by ACLU

Posted by or from a variety of publications on EducationViews.orgon September 12, 2012in Commentaries, Daily, Insights on Education|0 Comment




‘Constitution should be the only permission slips students need’

A warning from the American Civil

J.I. Packer: Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers



J. I. Packer - Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers


J. I. Packer's Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers from Desiring God on Vimeo.

J.I. Packer: Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers



J. I. Packer - Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers


J. I. Packer's Advice to Aspiring Christian Writers from Desiring God on Vimeo.

ACNA-AMiA Crisis: Tim Smith Cross-examines Virtue-ACNA Defenders


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16510

AN INSIDER'S REBUTTAL TO 'AN UNHOLY MESS'By Tim SmithSpecial to Virtueonlinewww.virtueonline.org Sept. 12, 2012In the interest of fairness, I invited Tim Smith, a supporter of Bishop Murphy, to write a defense of Bishop Murphy. Readers of VOL can make their own judgments about the facts. VOL's story was written after an

ACNA-AMiA Crisis: Tim Smith Cross-examines Virtue-ACNA Defenders


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16510

AN INSIDER'S REBUTTAL TO 'AN UNHOLY MESS'By Tim SmithSpecial to Virtueonlinewww.virtueonline.org Sept. 12, 2012In the interest of fairness, I invited Tim Smith, a supporter of Bishop Murphy, to write a defense of Bishop Murphy. Readers of VOL can make their own judgments about the facts. VOL's story was written after an

Islamo-fascist Watch: Islam's Black Flag Flies over Egypt


http://www.raymondibrahim.com/12268/islam-black-flag-flies-over-egypt

The United States embassy of Egypt is under siege. According to Fox News, "Mainly ultraconservative Islamist protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt's capital Tuesday and brought down the flag, replacing it with a black flag with an Islamic inscription to protest a video attacking Islam's prophet, Muhammad.

Islamo-fascist Watch: Islam's Black Flag Flies over Egypt


http://www.raymondibrahim.com/12268/islam-black-flag-flies-over-egypt

The United States embassy of Egypt is under siege. According to Fox News, "Mainly ultraconservative Islamist protesters climbed the walls of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt's capital Tuesday and brought down the flag, replacing it with a black flag with an Islamic inscription to protest a video attacking Islam's prophet, Muhammad.

John Henry Hobart: How excellent and superior in all respects is the Liturgy of our Church



A sound voice on the value of the Prayer Book. An excerpt from:

http://creedalchristian.blogspot.com/2012/09/john-henry-hobart-how-excellent-and.html

John Henry Hobart: "How
excellent and superior in all respects is the Liturgy of our Church"

On the Episcopal Church
calendar today we commemorate the life and witness of John Henry Hobart (1775-1830). 

Hobart also founded Geneva College (

John Henry Hobart: How excellent and superior in all respects is the Liturgy of our Church



A sound voice on the value of the Prayer Book. An excerpt from:

http://creedalchristian.blogspot.com/2012/09/john-henry-hobart-how-excellent-and.html

John Henry Hobart: "How
excellent and superior in all respects is the Liturgy of our Church"

On the Episcopal Church
calendar today we commemorate the life and witness of John Henry Hobart (1775-1830). 

Hobart also founded Geneva College (

NBC's David Gregory Attacks Romney for Middle East Violence Statement



http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/09/12/NBC-s-David-Gregory-Attacks-Mitt-Romney-For-His-Statement-on-Embassy-Violence

NBC's David Gregory Attacks Romney for Middle East Violence Statement













 








by Michael Patrick Leahy12 Sep 2012, 10:47 AM PDT

NBC News's David Gregory took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to denounce Mitt Romney's statement on the

NBC's David Gregory Attacks Romney for Middle East Violence Statement



http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/09/12/NBC-s-David-Gregory-Attacks-Mitt-Romney-For-His-Statement-on-Embassy-Violence

NBC's David Gregory Attacks Romney for Middle East Violence Statement













 








by Michael Patrick Leahy12 Sep 2012, 10:47 AM PDT

NBC News's David Gregory took to Twitter Wednesday afternoon to denounce Mitt Romney's statement on the

Guardian, UK Windbag: Libya: there is good reason to ban the hateful anti-Muhammad YouTube clips



http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andrewbrown/2012/sep/12/libya-anti-muhammad-youtube-clips?fb=native

Libya: there is good reason to ban the hateful anti-Muhammad YouTube clips

The material I have viewed, said to be linked to the US embassy attack, is purely and simply an incitement to religious hatred

 




The US consulate in Benghazi, where the ambassador and three other staff have

Guardian, UK Windbag: Libya: there is good reason to ban the hateful anti-Muhammad YouTube clips



http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andrewbrown/2012/sep/12/libya-anti-muhammad-youtube-clips?fb=native

Libya: there is good reason to ban the hateful anti-Muhammad YouTube clips

The material I have viewed, said to be linked to the US embassy attack, is purely and simply an incitement to religious hatred

 




The US consulate in Benghazi, where the ambassador and three other staff have

Screening of controversial Channel 4 documentary on history of Islam cancelled after presenter is threatened


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16509

Screening of controversial Channel 4 documentary on history of Islam cancelled after presenter is threatened Historian Tom Holland received online abuse after programme prompted more than 1,200 complaintsBy LIZ THOMAShttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/ Sept. 11, 2012
Islam: The Untold Story, a documentary by historian Tom

Screening of controversial Channel 4 documentary on history of Islam cancelled after presenter is threatened


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16509

Screening of controversial Channel 4 documentary on history of Islam cancelled after presenter is threatened Historian Tom Holland received online abuse after programme prompted more than 1,200 complaintsBy LIZ THOMAShttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/ Sept. 11, 2012
Islam: The Untold Story, a documentary by historian Tom

Mencken’s Birthday: He’d have hated today’s elite MSM – UPDATED



http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress/2012/09/12/menckens-birthday-hed-have-hated-todays-elite-msm/

Mencken’s Birthday: He’d have hated today’s elite MSM – UPDATED

September 12, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia

 



 

 

So, today is the birthday of H. L. Mencken, the journalist who once wrote stuff like this:

All successful newspapers are ceaselessly querulous and bellicose. They never

Mencken’s Birthday: He’d have hated today’s elite MSM – UPDATED



http://www.patheos.com/blogs/theanchoress/2012/09/12/menckens-birthday-hed-have-hated-todays-elite-msm/

Mencken’s Birthday: He’d have hated today’s elite MSM – UPDATED

September 12, 2012 By Elizabeth Scalia

 



 

 

So, today is the birthday of H. L. Mencken, the journalist who once wrote stuff like this:

All successful newspapers are ceaselessly querulous and bellicose. They never

R.C. Sproul: The Providence of God


http://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/providence_of_god/

Free online series on "The Providence of God."

R.C. Sproul: The Providence of God


http://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/providence_of_god/

Free online series on "The Providence of God."

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Church Accused of Violating Federal Law by Telling Parishioners to Vote Against Obama






http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-accused-of-violating-federal-law-by-telling-parishioners-to-vote-against-obama-81457/


 

By Jeff Schapiro,
Christian Post Reporter

September 11, 2012|4:16 pm

A church-state watchdog group has reported a Roman Catholic Church
in El Paso, Texas, to the Internal Revenue Service after the church allegedly
ran a notice in its bulletin that encouraged

Church Accused of Violating Federal Law by Telling Parishioners to Vote Against Obama






http://www.christianpost.com/news/church-accused-of-violating-federal-law-by-telling-parishioners-to-vote-against-obama-81457/


 

By Jeff Schapiro,
Christian Post Reporter

September 11, 2012|4:16 pm

A church-state watchdog group has reported a Roman Catholic Church
in El Paso, Texas, to the Internal Revenue Service after the church allegedly
ran a notice in its bulletin that encouraged

Abortion and the Black Woman



http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2012/09/10/abortion-and-the-black-woman/

Trillia Newbell|10:00 PM CT

Abortion and the Black Woman



Tamara* grew up in a loving home with two parents. People who knew her would have said she was an overachiever, one of those "Most Likely to Succeed" types. She was one of the many African Americans in her school to receive scholarships to attend college

Abortion and the Black Woman



http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2012/09/10/abortion-and-the-black-woman/

Trillia Newbell|10:00 PM CT

Abortion and the Black Woman



Tamara* grew up in a loving home with two parents. People who knew her would have said she was an overachiever, one of those "Most Likely to Succeed" types. She was one of the many African Americans in her school to receive scholarships to attend college

CHARLESTON, SC: Cathedral Votes 55-10 to Sever Ties with the Episcopal Church


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16504

CHARLESTON, SC: Cathedral Votes 55-10 to Sever Ties with the Episcopal Church
Congregation amends corporate documents, replacing references to the Episcopal Church with those of the Diocese aloneLoyal Episcopalians in the congregation may ask for recent financial gifts to be returnedSeptember 9, 2012
Communicants at the

CHARLESTON, SC: Cathedral Votes 55-10 to Sever Ties with the Episcopal Church


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16504

CHARLESTON, SC: Cathedral Votes 55-10 to Sever Ties with the Episcopal Church
Congregation amends corporate documents, replacing references to the Episcopal Church with those of the Diocese aloneLoyal Episcopalians in the congregation may ask for recent financial gifts to be returnedSeptember 9, 2012
Communicants at the

Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Condemnation, Praise After Retirement Decision



Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/archbishop-of-canterbury-faces-condemnation-praise-after-retirement-decision-71775/#eyJtBhjeBk04HAG0.99

 

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

March 20, 2012|4:57 pm

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, who announced last week that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of December, is facing up to both

Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Condemnation, Praise After Retirement Decision



Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/archbishop-of-canterbury-faces-condemnation-praise-after-retirement-decision-71775/#eyJtBhjeBk04HAG0.99

 

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

March 20, 2012|4:57 pm

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, who announced last week that he will be stepping down from his position at the end of December, is facing up to both

Anglican Head Rowan Williams Admits Mistakes in Handling Homosexual Issues



http://global.christianpost.com/news/anglican-head-rowan-williams-admits-mistakes-in-handling-homosexual-issues-81460/#IvJDXx9IVeB0Fkkm.99

 

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

September 11, 2012|4:26 pm

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams, the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, has admitted that he could have done more to stop the division that formed in the global

Anglican Head Rowan Williams Admits Mistakes in Handling Homosexual Issues



http://global.christianpost.com/news/anglican-head-rowan-williams-admits-mistakes-in-handling-homosexual-issues-81460/#IvJDXx9IVeB0Fkkm.99

 

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

September 11, 2012|4:26 pm

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams, the spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, has admitted that he could have done more to stop the division that formed in the global

Appeals Court Narrows Bar on Enforcing Idaho Abortion Statute




Abortion: 20 weeks
For additional information,
see: 
http://www.abortioninstruments.com/


http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/09/11/appeals-court-narrows-bar-on-enforcing-idaho-abortion-statute/?mod=WSJBlog

 

The Ninth Circuit's ruling is at:  http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2012/09/11/11-36010.pdf

Appeals Court Narrows Bar on Enforcing Idaho Abortion Statute

By Chad Bray

 

A

Appeals Court Narrows Bar on Enforcing Idaho Abortion Statute




Abortion: 20 weeks
For additional information,
see: 
http://www.abortioninstruments.com/


http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/09/11/appeals-court-narrows-bar-on-enforcing-idaho-abortion-statute/?mod=WSJBlog

 

The Ninth Circuit's ruling is at:  http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2012/09/11/11-36010.pdf

Appeals Court Narrows Bar on Enforcing Idaho Abortion Statute

By Chad Bray

 

A

R.C. Sproul/Baptyerian Table Talk: 9/11 Edition


http://ligonier-static-media.s3.amazonaws.com/misc/September2011.pdf

R.C. Sproul/Baptyerian Table Talk: 9/11 Edition


http://ligonier-static-media.s3.amazonaws.com/misc/September2011.pdf

Monday, September 10, 2012

Hawaii's Federal Judicial Ruling on Same-sex Marriage: Jackson v. Abercrombie


http://www.adfmedia.org/files/AbercrombieSJorder.pdf

Jackson v. Abercrombie.  Federal District Court.  Re: constitutionality of Hawaii's Constitutional Amendment and state statute defining marriage as between "one man and one woman."  The Constitutionality was upheld, but will undoubtedly head to the 9th Circuit.

Hawaii's Federal Judicial Ruling on Same-sex Marriage: Jackson v. Abercrombie


http://www.adfmedia.org/files/AbercrombieSJorder.pdf

Jackson v. Abercrombie.  Federal District Court.  Re: constitutionality of Hawaii's Constitutional Amendment and state statute defining marriage as between "one man and one woman."  The Constitutionality was upheld, but will undoubtedly head to the 9th Circuit.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

A Tribute to an Old Princetonian: Dr. Oswald T. Allis




http://www.thisday.pcahistory.org/2012/09/september-9-oswald-t-allis-wayne-to-write/

September 9: Oswald T. Allis

 

 

 

9September2012




This Day in Presbyterian History:
Born this day on September 9, 1880,






Oswald Thompson Allis was born in Wallingford, Delaware county, Pennsylvania to Oscar Huntington Allis, M.D. and his wife Julia Waterbury Thompson Allis, on this day,

A Tribute to an Old Princetonian: Dr. Oswald T. Allis




http://www.thisday.pcahistory.org/2012/09/september-9-oswald-t-allis-wayne-to-write/

September 9: Oswald T. Allis

 

 

 

9September2012




This Day in Presbyterian History:
Born this day on September 9, 1880,






Oswald Thompson Allis was born in Wallingford, Delaware county, Pennsylvania to Oscar Huntington Allis, M.D. and his wife Julia Waterbury Thompson Allis, on this day,

Graphic Alert: Abortion Video


Graphic Alert.

Welcome to the Party of Infanticide, the Democrats including Obama, Biden, Pelosi, (the now dead, buried, and decaying) Kennedy and the whole lot of them. Watch this URL and make your own mind up.

We have sizeable and probably irreversible fiscal, tax, budgetary, and entitlement problems as a nation.  Even if Obama was tossed, these issues may be irreversible.  It would take a

Graphic Alert: Abortion Video


Graphic Alert.

Welcome to the Party of Infanticide, the Democrats including Obama, Biden, Pelosi, (the now dead, buried, and decaying) Kennedy and the whole lot of them. Watch this URL and make your own mind up.

We have sizeable and probably irreversible fiscal, tax, budgetary, and entitlement problems as a nation.  Even if Obama was tossed, these issues may be irreversible.  It would take a

Attorney Erik Stanley: Strategic Initiative in National Pulpits Against (LBJ) Johnson's 1954 Amendment



http://blog.speakupmovement.org/church/churches-and-politics/pulpit-freedom-sunday-2012-five-reasons-your-participation-is-vital/

Pulpit Freedom Sunday 2012: Five Reasons Your Participation is
Vital




Posted on September 5th, 2012 Churches and Politics




Five Reasons Your Participation is Vital




Pulpit Freedom Sunday is October 7, 2012. In case you
or others you may know are

Attorney Erik Stanley: Strategic Initiative in National Pulpits Against (LBJ) Johnson's 1954 Amendment



http://blog.speakupmovement.org/church/churches-and-politics/pulpit-freedom-sunday-2012-five-reasons-your-participation-is-vital/

Pulpit Freedom Sunday 2012: Five Reasons Your Participation is
Vital




Posted on September 5th, 2012 Churches and Politics




Five Reasons Your Participation is Vital




Pulpit Freedom Sunday is October 7, 2012. In case you
or others you may know are

Most (40%) Church Attenders Don't Read Bible Much




Apparently, 19% of church attenders read the Bible daily.  This study does not show much.  How much do they read?  A few verses a week? A chapter? A book a week?  How many times a year?  So, we are not very impressed by this post by the Baptists. 26% read the Bible a few times a week.  The same questions obtain.  The rest, well, they are the "rest." Many of the modern and contemporary worship

Most (40%) Church Attenders Don't Read Bible Much




Apparently, 19% of church attenders read the Bible daily.  This study does not show much.  How much do they read?  A few verses a week? A chapter? A book a week?  How many times a year?  So, we are not very impressed by this post by the Baptists. 26% read the Bible a few times a week.  The same questions obtain.  The rest, well, they are the "rest." Many of the modern and contemporary worship

Continuing Debate About the Great Oxymoron: Liberal Christendom


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16487


Continuing the Debate over Liberal Christianity's FutureBy Kristin Rudolphhttp://www.theird.org/ August 25, 2012
Diana Butler Bass and Ross Douthat recently discussed the future of Christianity. (Photo credit:Christian Chronicle)Earlier this summer a discussion about the future of liberal Christianity in America emerged

Continuing Debate About the Great Oxymoron: Liberal Christendom


http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16487


Continuing the Debate over Liberal Christianity's FutureBy Kristin Rudolphhttp://www.theird.org/ August 25, 2012
Diana Butler Bass and Ross Douthat recently discussed the future of Christianity. (Photo credit:Christian Chronicle)Earlier this summer a discussion about the future of liberal Christianity in America emerged

Dr. James Innes Packer: Priority of Union with Christ





http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/

J. I. Packer - The Priority of Union with Christ in Sanctification


J. I. Packer on the Priority of Union with Christ in Sanctification from Desiring God on Vimeo.


Dr. James Innes Packer: Priority of Union with Christ





http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/

J. I. Packer - The Priority of Union with Christ in Sanctification


J. I. Packer on the Priority of Union with Christ in Sanctification from Desiring God on Vimeo.


HIV Epidemic: Rising at 8%/Year




David Virtue is reporting this story. We haven't followed the numbers for a while.  David reports a 2009 number from the CDC, to wit, that estimates are between 400K to 500K for men carrying the disease but still living.  Also, he reports that 600K men have died in the USA from AIDS/HIV, the result of unnatural events called sodomy.

http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?

HIV Epidemic: Rising at 8%/Year




David Virtue is reporting this story. We haven't followed the numbers for a while.  David reports a 2009 number from the CDC, to wit, that estimates are between 400K to 500K for men carrying the disease but still living.  Also, he reports that 600K men have died in the USA from AIDS/HIV, the result of unnatural events called sodomy.

http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?

Saturday, September 8, 2012

NRO: 689 Reasons to Defeat Barak Obama





 

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/315856/689-reasons-defeat-barack-obama-nr-staff

 

September 4, 2012 4:00 A.M.


689 Reasons to Defeat Barack Obama

 

By NR Staff



(Roman Genn)












1. Because he was not the one we were waiting for.

2. “Forward.”

3. Because Julia needs to get off her lazy, federally subsidized butt, get a real job, and pay for her

NRO: 689 Reasons to Defeat Barak Obama





 

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/315856/689-reasons-defeat-barack-obama-nr-staff

 

September 4, 2012 4:00 A.M.


689 Reasons to Defeat Barack Obama

 

By NR Staff



(Roman Genn)












1. Because he was not the one we were waiting for.

2. “Forward.”

3. Because Julia needs to get off her lazy, federally subsidized butt, get a real job, and pay for her

Al Mohler on 2012 Election: Worldviews in Collision



http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/09/06/the-great-american-worldview-exercise-the-2012-election/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AlbertMohlersBlog+%28Albert+Mohler%27s+Blog%29

The Great American Worldview Exercise — The 2012 Election

 



 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

 





American presidential elections are the world’s most public display of the democratic

Al Mohler on 2012 Election: Worldviews in Collision



http://www.albertmohler.com/2012/09/06/the-great-american-worldview-exercise-the-2012-election/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AlbertMohlersBlog+%28Albert+Mohler%27s+Blog%29

The Great American Worldview Exercise — The 2012 Election

 



 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

 





American presidential elections are the world’s most public display of the democratic

Canterbury Whinings: Job Too Big For Me




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16500


My job is too big for one man, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Anglican Church is drawing up plans for a historical overhaul that would see the introduction of a 'presidential' figure to take over some of the global role of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has revealedBy By John Bingham and Benedict

Canterbury Whinings: Job Too Big For Me




http://www.virtueonline.org/portal/modules/news/article.php?storyid=16500


My job is too big for one man, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Anglican Church is drawing up plans for a historical overhaul that would see the introduction of a 'presidential' figure to take over some of the global role of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has revealedBy By John Bingham and Benedict